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Hillson FH.40

British short takeoff and landing (STOL) prototype biplane from 1943, known as the “Slip-Wing Hurricane”.

Intended to give the Hawker Hurricane fighter plane the ability to operate from shorter airfields by fitting an upper wing, which could be jettisoned to enter combat.

Only one prototype built.

Family resemblance, Hawker Fury.

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